Metallic porcelain
- Artist's stamped signature, title, date and numbering on the underside
Jeff Koons' Balloon Rabbit (Red) is a striking porcelain sculpture coated with a highly reflective metallic red finish, created in 2017. This limited edition piece is part of Koons’ celebrated Balloon series, which transforms the playful, ephemeral form of balloon animals into enduring, luxurious sculptures. Measuring 29.2 cm tall, the Balloon Rabbit mirrors the artist's fascination with childhood nostalgia, pop culture, and consumerism, encapsulating his signature aesthetic of elevating everyday objects to fine art. Each sculpture bears Koons' stamped signature, title, date, and edition number on the underside, marking its authenticity and collectibility. Limited to 999 pieces, with an additional 50 artist proofs, this piece exemplifies Koons' mastery of combining whimsy with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Jeff Koons (USA, 1955) is a globally recognized contemporary artist known for his large-scale sculptures and works that merge pop culture with fine art. His iconic pieces, like the 'Balloon Dog' series, employ industrial materials and high-gloss finishes, challenging ideas of consumerism, taste, and art’s accessibility.
PorcelainPorcelain is a hard, durable material made from clay, primarily composed of the mineral kaolinite. It is fired at high temperatures, resulting in a fine, white, and often translucent finish. Porcelain is used to create art objects and a wide range of household items such as dishes and bowls. Porcelain items are especially popular for painting with special glazes due to their smooth surface and ability to hold intricate designs.
Size
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Centimeters
29.2 X 13.7 X 20.8 cm
Edition
Edition of 999 + 50 APs
Price
20,000 – 30,000 EUR
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Metallic porcelain
- Artist's stamped signature, title, date and numbering on the underside
Jeff Koons' Balloon Rabbit (Red) is a striking porcelain sculpture coated with a highly reflective metallic red finish, created in 2017. This limited edition piece is part of Koons’ celebrated Balloon series, which transforms the playful, ephemeral form of balloon animals into enduring, luxurious sculptures. Measuring 29.2 cm tall, the Balloon Rabbit mirrors the artist's fascination with childhood nostalgia, pop culture, and consumerism, encapsulating his signature aesthetic of elevating everyday objects to fine art. Each sculpture bears Koons' stamped signature, title, date, and edition number on the underside, marking its authenticity and collectibility. Limited to 999 pieces, with an additional 50 artist proofs, this piece exemplifies Koons' mastery of combining whimsy with sophisticated craftsmanship.
Jeff Koons (USA, 1955) is a globally recognized contemporary artist known for his large-scale sculptures and works that merge pop culture with fine art. His iconic pieces, like the 'Balloon Dog' series, employ industrial materials and high-gloss finishes, challenging ideas of consumerism, taste, and art’s accessibility.
Art was something I could do better. It gave me a sense of self.
- Jeff Koons
Highly acclaimed for his works pertaining to popular culture, Jeff Koons is a contemporary artist best known for his kitschy sculptures, created in stainless steel and often finished with a shiny, mirror-like surface as evidenced in one of his most popular works, Rabbit. Koons’ appropriation of popular consumer objects is driven by his desire to create inclusive art, he has previously explained “I try to create work that doesn’t make viewers feel they are being spoken down to, so they feel open participation”. As a sculptor, Koons has employed a number of materials including wood, gold-leaf, porcelain, and flowers – Puppy, a 43ft tall sculpture comprised of stainless steel, was finished with a surface of various flowers such as Petunias, Begonias and Marigolds, all of which would grow for the exact amount of time that the work was exhibited. Koons drew much influence for his art from his time studying in Chicago, he was particularly inspired by the works of Chicagoan artists Ed Paschke and Jim Nutt. (Artist website)
Appropriation in art involves using pre-existing images or objects with little or no modification. This technique has played a significant role across various art forms, including visual arts, music, performance, and literature. In visual arts, appropriation refers to the practice of adopting, sampling, recycling, or borrowing elements—or even entire forms—of existing visual culture, integrating them into new works to create meaning or critique.